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What you need to know about the drug price fight in those TV ads

In recent months ominous ads about prescription drugs have flooded the TV airwaves. Perhaps by design, it's not always clear who's sponsoring the ads or why.

10 Jul 2023

Two decade Taiwan study reveals mild link between mobile phone usage and brain cancer incidence

Study explores the limitations and variables affecting the incidence of brain tumors and mortality in mobile phone users, highlighting the need for a comprehensive analysis of factors such as radiation exposure, genetics, and lifestyle. Recommendations for precautionary measures to ensure population health.

5 Jul 2023

AANS, CNS urge CMS to finalize rules to improve prior authorization

Today, the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) and Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) joined 61 bipartisan senators and 233 members of the House of Representatives in urging the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to swiftly finalize rules to increase transparency, streamline and standardize prior authorization (PA).

4 Jul 2023

Advances in influenza research

This interview with Dr. Mohammad S Safiarian, Associate Product Manager at Sino Biological, discusses the advances in influenza research and how effective vaccines are developed.

From Sino Biological Inc. 30 Jun 2023

The connection between energy insecurity and poor health

In light of climate change and the impending transition to clean energy, many long-standing programs to address energy insecurity need to be refreshed.

29 Jun 2023

Food for thought: South European Atlantic diet shows promising link to lower depression risk

Researchers evaluate the effects of the Southern European Atlantic Diet on depression.

27 Jun 2023

Medicaid expansion linked to improvement in insurance coverage for cardiac care, better patient outcomes

An expansion of the Affordable Care Act that extends Medicaid eligibility to more people improved patient outcomes, prevention measures and screening access, according to a review of research published today in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, a peer-reviewed American Heart Association journal.

20 Jun 2023

Pilot program lays the groundwork to measure the quality of aortic stenosis care

New research published today in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes examines the pilot phase of the American Heart Association quality improvement program Target: Aortic Stenosis™.

20 Jun 2023

Dementia can take a toll on financial health, as some families learn the hard way

Angela Reynolds knew her mother’s memory was slipping, but she didn’t realize how bad things had gotten until she started to untangle her mom’s finances: unpaid bills, unusual cash withdrawals, and the discovery that, oddly, the mortgage on the family home had been refinanced at a higher interest rate.

20 Jun 2023

Heart Foundation urges men to adopt healthier habits to improve physical and mental wellbeing

The Heart Foundation is urging men to think more about their daily behavior during this year’s Men’s Health Week.

19 Jun 2023

$Study: Hip fracture cases estimated to nearly double by 2050$

Study: Hip fracture cases estimated to nearly double by 2050

An international group of researchers led by the Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy, LKS Faculty of Medicine, the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed), and including Douglas P Kiel, MD, MPH, Director Musculoskeletal Research Center, Marcus Institute for Aging Research, Hebrew SeniorLife, and Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, evaluated the secular trends in hip fracture incidence, treatment patterns following a hip fracture, and all-cause mortality in 19 countries and regions from 2005 to 2018.

15 Jun 2023

Trial finds mixed success of chatbots in improving COVID-19 vaccine confidence among Asians

Chatbots had mixed success in improving COVID-19 vaccine confidence and acceptance among the most hesitant individuals in Asia, according to a new randomized control trial.

8 Jun 2023

Cardiovascular disease is primed to kill more older adults, especially Blacks and Hispanics

Cardiovascular disease — the No. 1 cause of death among people 65 and older — is poised to become more prevalent in the years ahead, disproportionately affecting Black and Hispanic communities and exacting an enormous toll on the health and quality of life of older Americans.

30 May 2023

Seniors News and Research

What you need to know about the drug price fight in those TV ads

Two decade Taiwan study reveals mild link between mobile phone usage and brain cancer incidence

AANS, CNS urge CMS to finalize rules to improve prior authorization

Advances in influenza research

The connection between energy insecurity and poor health

Food for thought: South European Atlantic diet shows promising link to lower depression risk

Medicaid expansion linked to improvement in insurance coverage for cardiac care, better patient outcomes

Pilot program lays the groundwork to measure the quality of aortic stenosis care

Dementia can take a toll on financial health, as some families learn the hard way

Heart Foundation urges men to adopt healthier habits to improve physical and mental wellbeing

Study: Hip fracture cases estimated to nearly double by 2050

Trial finds mixed success of chatbots in improving COVID-19 vaccine confidence among Asians

Cardiovascular disease is primed to kill more older adults, especially Blacks and Hispanics

Poll: More older adults log on to patient portals, but disparities exist

Abortion bans are driving off doctors and closing clinics, putting basic health care at risk

Innovative magnetic muscle therapy could reverse decline in functional mobility, loss of muscle strength in older adults

Higher intake of flavonol-rich foods linked to lower odds of developing frailty

When older parents resist help or advice, use these tips to cope

A covid test Medicare scam may be a trial run for further fraud

Vascular health management may play role in preserving physical function during aging

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

From Puberty to Menopause: Clue’s CEO, Audrey Tsang on the Power of Femtech

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